Royal Hawaiian Cocktail Empress 1908 Gin Pineapple Cocktail

The Royal Hawaiian cocktail combines purple gin with pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup for a stunning drink! Garnish it with a fresh pineapple wedge and leaves, and you have an easy crowd-pleasing cocktail. In fact, this tasty tropical drink is one that you’ll love serving for any occasion!

Royal Hawaiian Gin Cocktail

Pineapple, orgeat syrup, and gin you ask? Yes, please! They combine wonderfully in this tasty gin cocktail (plus it looks amazing)!!

Whether you’re looking for a new summer cocktail to enjoy, or need a bit of tropical inspiration to beat the winter blues, this is just the perfect drink to serve! This is the Empress 1908 Gin version, however, you can use any dry gin you like.

🌎 Origin

Originally called the “Princess Kaiulani”, the drink was first developed in the late 1920s at the famed Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Waikiki Beach Hawaii. It wasn’t until the 1950s that the hotel made the drink its namesake and started calling it a Royal Hawaiian.

🍹 Ingredients

Ice - Ice for the shaker and the glass.Gin - 1 ½ ounces of gin (Empress 1908 Gin will give the appearance you see, or you can use dry gin).Pineapple Juice - 1 ounce of unsweetened pineapple juice.Lemon Juice - ½ ounce of lemon juice.Orgeat Syrup - ½ ounce of orgeat syrup.Pineapple Slice or Wedge (optional) - For garnish.

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🍸 Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.In the cocktail shaker add the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup.Close the lid and shake for about 30 seconds.Open and strain into a tall collins glass that’s filled with ice.Slowly pour the gin on the top (this way the alcohol will float).Garnish with a pineapple wedge, serve, and enjoy.

I like adding a couple of the pineapple leaves from the crown before serving, just because they look fabulous!

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🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations

If possible, I recommend using fresh pineapple and lemon juice for the best flavor. If you are not a fan of gin, you can achieve a similar-looking cocktail with blue curacao, though your drink won’t be as strong.Crushed ice can be used in place of ice cubes and will make it easier to layer the drink. However, keep in mind that crushed ice will melt and water down your drink faster than ice cubes.

🍲 Foods To Serve With

For pairing this tropical gin cocktail with just the right appetizers, try some of these ideas!

Coconut ShrimpWontonsSteak RollsTeriyaki NoodlesPineapple Banana BreadPineapple Strawberry Lemonade Bars

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What Is Orgeat Syrup? Orgeat syrup is a liquid sweetener that is used for drinks. It is made with almonds, sugar, and rose water or orange blossom water which gives it a lovely floral taste. Can I Substitute Orgeat Syrup In A Royal Hawaiian Cocktail? If you can’t find orgeat syrup or don’t want to make a trip to the store, try swapping it for Amaretto! The sweet and nutty flavor makes it an excellent substitution. Just keep in mind it has alcohol in it, so your drink will be a little stronger. For the closest flavor to orgeat syrup, try using 2 parts amaretto and 1 part rose water or orange blossom water. Can I Make A Royal Hawaiian With Regular Gin? Sure you can. 1908 Empress gin is what gives this drink its stunning lavender color, but using clear gin is still delicious. Your cocktail will be missing some of the floral notes that are in Empress gin, but the orgeat syrup and pineapple juice will still give your drink plenty of flavor.

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Royal Hawaiian Cocktail

Author | Angela

Servings: 1 cocktail Calories: 90kcal Prep 3 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 3 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ice▢ 1 oz pineapple juice (unsweetened)▢ ½ oz lemon juice▢ ½ oz orgeat syrup▢ 1 ½ oz gin (Empress 1908 Gin)▢ pineapple slice (optional garnish)

InstructionsFill a cocktail shaker with ice.iceIn a cocktail shaker add the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup.1 oz pineapple juice, ½ oz lemon juice, ½ oz orgeat syrupClose lid and shake for about 30 seconds. Open and strain into a tall collins glass that’s filled with ice.iceSlowly pour the gin on the top (this way the alcohol will float).1 ½ oz ginGarnish with a pineapple wedge, serve, and enjoy.pineapple slice Equipment You May NeedMartini Shaker/Cocktail ShakerCocktail Garnish PicksCollins Glasses NutritionCalories: 90kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg (1%) | Potassium: 237mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 14g (16%) | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 13mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Royal Hawaiian Cocktail Course Cocktails, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Orgeat syrup is a liquid sweetener that is used for drinks. It is made with almonds, sugar, and rose water or orange blossom water which gives it a lovely floral taste.

Can I Substitute Orgeat Syrup In A Royal Hawaiian Cocktail? If you can’t find orgeat syrup or don’t want to make a trip to the store, try swapping it for Amaretto! The sweet and nutty flavor makes it an excellent substitution. Just keep in mind it has alcohol in it, so your drink will be a little stronger. For the closest flavor to orgeat syrup, try using 2 parts amaretto and 1 part rose water or orange blossom water.

Can I Make A Royal Hawaiian With Regular Gin? Sure you can. 1908 Empress gin is what gives this drink its stunning lavender color, but using clear gin is still delicious. Your cocktail will be missing some of the floral notes that are in Empress gin, but the orgeat syrup and pineapple juice will still give your drink plenty of flavor.

If you can’t find orgeat syrup or don’t want to make a trip to the store, try swapping it for Amaretto! The sweet and nutty flavor makes it an excellent substitution. Just keep in mind it has alcohol in it, so your drink will be a little stronger. For the closest flavor to orgeat syrup, try using 2 parts amaretto and 1 part rose water or orange blossom water.

Sure you can. 1908 Empress gin is what gives this drink its stunning lavender color, but using clear gin is still delicious. Your cocktail will be missing some of the floral notes that are in Empress gin, but the orgeat syrup and pineapple juice will still give your drink plenty of flavor.

Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It!

5 from 19 reviews